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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 867.71 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 867.71 and 304.66 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 867.71 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/867.71 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 867.71 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 264,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,358.37/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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